fake it
Example Sentences
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"When everything could be fake, it becomes easy to believe that anything is."
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Silicon Valley’s startup model encourages “a fake it until you make it” strategy: Pretend to be successful to attract the coders, venture capitalists and customers that bring actual success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
You fake it until you make it, especially when your appearance of having made it isn’t backed up by anything substantial.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
"If you're going to fake it, just fake it to the end," says Ms Tang.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
“So even if we could prove that Quinzy is a fake, it would make no difference, since he controls the majority,” she said.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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